City of Columbia makes cooling centers available to the public

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Due to the high summer heat, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is reminding residents about the resources available to assist community members seeking relief from the weather and the health risks involved with extreme heat.

Cooling centers are available to the general public during the building's normal business hours. Residents can access public areas, such as lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.

Columbia's current cooling centers include:

• Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) at 1701 W. Ash St. - 573.874.7700
• Boone County Government Center at 801 E. Walnut St. - 573.886.4305
• Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services at 1005 W. Worley St. - 573.874.7355
• Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St. - 573.442.1984
• St. Francis House at 901 Range Line St. - 573.875.4913

For the most updated list of cooling centers and their business hours, please visit CoMo.gov/Health/Human-Services/Warming-and-Cooling-Centers.